They also appear to be focusing their attention on a car parked on an adjacent street.

A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: “A man has been shot during a pre-planned police operation in Wimbledon.

“The incident happened at about 8.10am on Monday, December 3 in Lacock Close.

“A proactive operation was conducted by officers from the Met’s Flying Squad assisted by firearms officers.

“During the course of the operation, one man was shot by police.”

The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards have been informed and, as is standard practice for police shootings, the Independent Office for Police Conduct have launched an independent investigation.

— More to follow —

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